Carmel College vs St Peter's College (Epsom)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 9.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel College
Milford · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,102 students
St Peter's College (Epsom)
Grafton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,321 students
| Measure | Carmel College Milford, Auckland | St Peter's College (Epsom) Grafton, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1 of 101 | #17 of 101 |
| National rank | #1 of 486 | #27 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 1,102 | 1,321 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 382 | 383 |
| Total roll | 1,102 | 1,321 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | -0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | 98.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 93.8% | 93.3% |
| Māori students | 6.7% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 22% |
| International students | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| suburb or town | Milford | Grafton |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.carmel.school.nz/ | www.st-peters.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Carmel College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (91.3 vs 83.3).
- •Carmel College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (382 vs 383).
- •St Peter's College (Epsom) does better on roll size (1,321 vs 1,102).
- •Carmel College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs -0.6%).
- •Carmel College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 98.8%).
- •St Peter's College (Epsom) is the larger school with 1,321 students compared with 1,102.
- •Carmel College is girls and St Peter's College (Epsom) is boys.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carmel College better than St Peter's College (Epsom)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Carmel College ranks higher (91.3 vs 83.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carmel College and St Peter's College (Epsom)?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Milford and Grafton in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carmel College: 382. St Peter's College (Epsom): 383. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carmel College and St Peter's College (Epsom) rank in Auckland?
Carmel College is 1st of 101 and St Peter's College (Epsom) is 17th of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).